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Glacies Table
Glacies Table

Glacies Table

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Sipario Cabinet
Sipario Cabinet

Sipario Cabinet

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Re-Epples Shelf
Re-Epples Shelf

Re-Epples Shelf

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Re-floa-t-able
Re-floa-t-able

Re-floa-t-able

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Pyrite Cabinet
Pyrite Cabinet

Pyrite Cabinet

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Shiraz Table
Shiraz Table

Shiraz Table

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Tellus Tables
Tellus Tables

Tellus Tables

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Center Tables

Materials

Alabaster

San Pietrini Console
San Pietrini Console

San Pietrini Console

By Francesco Maria Messina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His collections — including Glacies, Mineralia, Fossilia, and De-Architectura — explore the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, translating geological forms and archi...

Category

2010s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tronchi Chandelier Murano, 1990
Tronchi Chandelier Murano, 1990

Tronchi Chandelier Murano, 1990

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

The glasses have a beautiful color, object of rare beauty. Period: 1980s Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with chain, 29.50 inches (75 cm) height without chain, 25.60 inches ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Architectural Bar Cabinet Italy, 1970s
Architectural Bar Cabinet Italy, 1970s

Architectural Bar Cabinet Italy, 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

The combination of glossy black surfaces, glass, metal and integrated lighting gives the piece a strong theatrical presence. A rare statement object with both display and bar functio...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Tubular wall lamp by Maison Sciolari, 2 lights, Italy, 1970
Tubular wall lamp by Maison Sciolari, 2 lights, Italy, 1970

Tubular wall lamp by Maison Sciolari, 2 lights, Italy, 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Brass structure composed of two arms and 2 points of light. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Silver-Plated Swan Salts Pepper Bowl Cobalt Blue Glass Liners
Pair of Vintage Silver-Plated Swan Salts Pepper Bowl Cobalt Blue Glass Liners

Pair of Vintage Silver-Plated Swan Salts Pepper Bowl Cobalt Blue Glass Liners

Located in Wembley, GB

Whether displayed in a fine silver collection, used as an elegant condiment vessel, or showcased as a statement decorative object, this rare salt cellar reflects the enduring quality...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Palwa sconces by Ernest Palm, 1960s, Spain
Pair of Palwa sconces by Ernest Palm, 1960s, Spain

Pair of Palwa sconces by Ernest Palm, 1960s, Spain

By Ernest Palme

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Brass structure composed of crystals cut in perfect condition. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior perfectly.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mithé Espelt Cuzco #1 Wall Mirror, Crackled Gold, France, circa 1969
Mithé Espelt Cuzco #1 Wall Mirror, Crackled Gold, France, circa 1969

Mithé Espelt Cuzco #1 Wall Mirror, Crackled Gold, France, circa 1969

Located in Paris, FR

Its timeless aesthetic resonates strongly with contemporary interiors, making it equally suited for collectors of mid-century design, ceramic art, or rare French decorative objects.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Exceptional 1970s Cocoon Globe Pendant Lamp Organic Sisal Structure Mid Century
Exceptional 1970s Cocoon Globe Pendant Lamp Organic Sisal Structure Mid Century

Exceptional 1970s Cocoon Globe Pendant Lamp Organic Sisal Structure Mid Century

Located in Hannover, DE

Details: • Period: 1970s • Origin: Most likely Germany • Style: Mid Century Modern / Organic Modern • Materials: Cocoon material, natural fiber / sisal structure, metal fittings • Or...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Sputnik Chandelier 9 Arms, Italy, 1960
Sputnik Chandelier 9 Arms, Italy, 1960

Sputnik Chandelier 9 Arms, Italy, 1960

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This chandelier is composed of 9 arms, a brass structure painted black. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier Zero Quattro, 3 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Chandelier Zero Quattro, 3 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Chandelier Zero Quattro, 3 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Zero Quattro

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Chrome structure and blue engraved crystals in good condition. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior perfectly.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Brutalist ashtray by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970
Brutalist ashtray by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

Brutalist ashtray by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium pieces.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

WARD BENNET BRICKEL ASSOCIATES RESTORED PAIR OF BURR WALNUT SiDEBOARDS
WARD BENNET BRICKEL ASSOCIATES RESTORED PAIR OF BURR WALNUT SiDEBOARDS

WARD BENNET BRICKEL ASSOCIATES RESTORED PAIR OF BURR WALNUT SiDEBOARDS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Largely self-taught, he moved between furniture, interiors, textiles, jewellery, and objects with a rare sense of restraint. His work was never loud.

Category

20th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter
Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter

Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter

Located in Hannover, DE

The design feels both ceremonial and modern at the same time — a rare balance only found in the finest Art Deco objects.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Tin Door "Wall Decoration" 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tin Door "Wall Decoration" 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tin Door "Wall Decoration" 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Its quiet, humble presence reflects a refined simplicity far removed from excess decoration. A rare and unique object. Since ancient times, Japanese people have created and handed ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Iconic Aldo Londi Horse Lamp for Bitossi – Sculptural Italian Ceramic, 1960s
Iconic Aldo Londi Horse Lamp for Bitossi – Sculptural Italian Ceramic, 1960s

Iconic Aldo Londi Horse Lamp for Bitossi – Sculptural Italian Ceramic, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in PARIS, FR

Highly sought-after by collectors, Aldo Londi’s work for Bitossi remains emblematic of the Italian design renaissance of the 1950s and 1960s, where craftsmanship and artistic experim...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.
Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.

Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted leather to imitate a ball.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Giacomo Balla Double Folding Screen For Gavina C.1980's (Designed in 1917)
Giacomo Balla Double Folding Screen For Gavina C.1980's (Designed in 1917)

Giacomo Balla Double Folding Screen For Gavina C.1980's (Designed in 1917)

By (after) Giacomo Balla, Gavina

Located in London, GB

Both functional and highly decorative, the work can be used as a room divider, backdrop or freestanding statement piece. A rare and striking object, it brings together avant-garde It...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Brutalist lighter by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970
Brutalist lighter by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

Brutalist lighter by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium pieces.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

XL Sommerso pink ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
XL Sommerso pink ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

XL Sommerso pink ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma
19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

An attractive acquisition for collectors of Burmese Buddhist art, Shan antiques, and Southeast Asian devotional objects, this rare amulet embodies the enduring faith and craftsmanshi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Murano Mazzega Chandelier, Orange Frosted Glass, Italy, 1970
Murano Mazzega Chandelier, Orange Frosted Glass, Italy, 1970

Murano Mazzega Chandelier, Orange Frosted Glass, Italy, 1970

By Mazzega

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Rare design object that will illuminate your interior perfectly.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

The Waving Ribbons: An Antique American Hooked Rug Masterpiece of Folk Artistry
The Waving Ribbons: An Antique American Hooked Rug Masterpiece of Folk Artistry

The Waving Ribbons: An Antique American Hooked Rug Masterpiece of Folk Artistry

Located in Dallas, TX

Displayed in a curated interior, it offers the rare pleasure of owning an object whose simplicity conceals remarkable design intelligence—a historic piece imbued with individuality, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ceiling Lamp Kinkeldey Germany 1970
Ceiling Lamp Kinkeldey Germany 1970

Ceiling Lamp Kinkeldey Germany 1970

By Kinkeldey

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Structure in gilded brass composed of cut crystals with marks of time consistent with its seniority. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Circa 1850 French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Equally appropriate for sophisticated residential interiors, luxury hospitality projects, or distinguished antique textile collections, this one-of-a-kind Aubusson pillow blends hist...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Feathers

PM Tessellated Stone 5-Drawer Jewelry Chest on Branch Base by Renoir Designs
PM Tessellated Stone 5-Drawer Jewelry Chest on Branch Base by Renoir Designs

PM Tessellated Stone 5-Drawer Jewelry Chest on Branch Base by Renoir Designs

By Renoir Designs

Located in San Diego, CA

Equally suitable for a bedroom, dressing room, or sophisticated living space, it functions as both practical storage and a sculptural decorative object. A rare and highly decorative...

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stone

Large 19th Century Book Press in Iron and Bronze
Large 19th Century Book Press in Iron and Bronze

Large 19th Century Book Press in Iron and Bronze

Located in Madrid, ES

A rare and evocative object that reflects the craftsmanship and tools of the printing trade in the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1890s Architectural Models

Materials

Bronze

Orange Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass & silver support, Italy, 1970
Orange Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass & silver support, Italy, 1970

Orange Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass & silver support, Italy, 1970

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp by Limousin, Wrought Iron Base, 1910s
Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp by Limousin, Wrought Iron Base, 1910s

Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp by Limousin, Wrought Iron Base, 1910s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Whether displayed in an Art Deco, Modernist, French country, or contemporary luxury interior, this exceptional French lamp offers both sculptural beauty and ambient lighting. A rare ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Anvil Console - Limited Edition
Anvil Console - Limited Edition

Anvil Console - Limited Edition

Located in London, GB

Produced as a strictly limited edition of six pieces worldwide, each console is a rare statement object intended for the most discerning residential, hospitality, and gallery interio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970
Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970

Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Red and yellow Sommerso ashtray by seguso, faceted glass, murano, italy, 1970
Red and yellow Sommerso ashtray by seguso, faceted glass, murano, italy, 1970

Red and yellow Sommerso ashtray by seguso, faceted glass, murano, italy, 1970

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Abalone, Glass, Shell

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Glass, Alpaca

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Glass

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Glass

Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Pair of XL wall lights by Murano Mazzega in orange frosted glass Italy 1970
Pair of XL wall lights by Murano Mazzega in orange frosted glass Italy 1970

Pair of XL wall lights by Murano Mazzega in orange frosted glass Italy 1970

By AVMazzega

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This pair of sconces is composed of an oval crystal in orange frosted murano glass supported by a white metal structure. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderf...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

MCM Sculptural Nude Mermaid Biomorphic Cocktail Table w/ Pair of End Tables
MCM Sculptural Nude Mermaid Biomorphic Cocktail Table w/ Pair of End Tables

MCM Sculptural Nude Mermaid Biomorphic Cocktail Table w/ Pair of End Tables

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Equal parts functional furniture and collectible art object, this rare statement piece offers timeless appeal with unmistakable character and original craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Pair of "leaf" wall lights by Ferro Arte, Spain, 1960
Pair of "leaf" wall lights by Ferro Arte, Spain, 1960

Pair of "leaf" wall lights by Ferro Arte, Spain, 1960

By Ferro Art

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

René Broissand, Zoomorphic Floor Lamp in Aluminum and Marble, 1972
René Broissand, Zoomorphic Floor Lamp in Aluminum and Marble, 1972

René Broissand, Zoomorphic Floor Lamp in Aluminum and Marble, 1972

By René Broissand

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

The piece presents surface oxidation marks consistent with age. A rare and distinctive object at the intersection of sculpture, design, and surrealist imagination.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

17th century Very special antique Indian temple from India
17th century Very special antique Indian temple from India

17th century Very special antique Indian temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Ideal for serious collectors, museums, or connoisseurs of Asian religious art, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire an object of profound heritage and ceremonial importance.

Category

Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portable Shepherd’s Column Sundial in Carved Wood
18th Century Portable Shepherd’s Column Sundial in Carved Wood

18th Century Portable Shepherd’s Column Sundial in Carved Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

The warm patina of the wood and the finely engraved scales enhance the historical charm of the piece, making it equally appealing as a collectible scientific instrument and as a deco...

Category

Antique 1760s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield
Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield

Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rich in cultural resonance and graphic presence, this rare decorative object is ideal for collectors and designers seeking a distinctive, conversation-worthy addition.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Bohemian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original 1939 Automatic Electric Rotary Mono Phone AE40 Art Deco Chrome Trim
Original 1939 Automatic Electric Rotary Mono Phone AE40 Art Deco Chrome Trim

Original 1939 Automatic Electric Rotary Mono Phone AE40 Art Deco Chrome Trim

By Automatic Electric Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

The highly polished chrome accent bands exhibit a mirror-like shine with zero pitting, flaking, or oxidation, which is an exceptionally rare find for a utility object of this age. Me...

Category

Vintage 1930s Streamlined Moderne Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome, Wire

Vintage Silver Tea Set by Luigi Genazzi, Sterling Silver, Italy, 1930s
Vintage Silver Tea Set by Luigi Genazzi, Sterling Silver, Italy, 1930s

Vintage Silver Tea Set by Luigi Genazzi, Sterling Silver, Italy, 1930s

By Luigi Genazzi

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Silver Service is an original, rare decorative object realized in the 1930s by the famous silversmith Luigi Genazzi.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century Ottoman Engraved Bronze Inkwell
Late 18th Century Ottoman Engraved Bronze Inkwell

Late 18th Century Ottoman Engraved Bronze Inkwell

Located in Madrid, ES

Its rich patina, developed over more than two centuries, enhances the depth of the engraved ornamentation and contributes to the authenticity and character of the object. A rare and...

Category

Antique 1790s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Grace Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Clock Motif, Sweden, 1920
Swedish Grace Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Clock Motif, Sweden, 1920

Swedish Grace Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Clock Motif, Sweden, 1920

Located in Hammarö, SE

Its restrained ornamentation and exceptional craftsmanship make it equally suitable for both period interiors and contemporary spaces seeking a distinctive statement object. With it...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Red and Green Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970's
Red and Green Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

Red and Green Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Red and blue Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
Red and blue Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

Red and blue Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Owl Table Lamp, French Studio Design, 1980s, Sculptural Form
Ceramic Owl Table Lamp, French Studio Design, 1980s, Sculptural Form

Ceramic Owl Table Lamp, French Studio Design, 1980s, Sculptural Form

By Albert Tormos

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Re-electrified and in full working order, this work sits at the intersection of design and sculpture A rare and evocative object, as much a conversation piece as a source of light.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Ivory Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Ivory Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Ivory Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This antique Persian Tabriz rug is not only a decorative object but a rare piece of cultural history-an heirloom that embodies the refinement of late 19th-century Persian weaving at ...

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Tabriz Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.